Taliban Justice Minister Abdul Hakim Sharei has reportedly dismissed and detained four Hazara employees of the group’s justice department in central Bamyan province, according to local sources.
The sources allege that the four employees were removed from their positions and subsequently taken into custody. They are reportedly being held in what local sources describe as the minister’s “private prison” in Kabul.
The reasons for the reported dismissals and detentions remain unclear. No detailed information has been provided regarding the identities of the four employees, the allegations against them or whether any formal charges have been brought.
The reported incident has raised concerns over the treatment of Hazara employees within Taliban-controlled government institutions, particularly in Bamyan, a province with a predominantly Hazara population.
The allegations also raise broader questions about detention procedures, due process and accountability within Taliban-controlled institutions. Human rights organizations have repeatedly expressed concern over arbitrary detention and the lack of transparent judicial processes in Afghanistan since the Taliban returned to power in 2021.
The claims have not been independently verified, and Taliban authorities have not publicly commented on the alleged detentions or the reported existence of a private detention facility in Kabul.
If confirmed, the case could add to ongoing concerns about the treatment of ethnic and religious minorities, as well as the transparency of Afghanistan’s justice and security institutions under Taliban rule.